Quotes About Community

Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.

For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,

Since more leaders were found among Eleazarís descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar.

the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,

the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,

the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,

the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,

The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah.

From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.

From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.

All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.

Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.

They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.

the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;